The Memphis Grizzlies and power forward Brandan Wright are working toward a buyout and an agreement could be reached by tonight, according to a report from ESPN.

Wright, 30, has appeared in 27 games for the lowly Grizzlies this season and is averaging 5.0 points and 3.4 rebounds.

ESPN is adding that once bought out, Wright will be coveted by contending teams, with the Houston Rockets as the frontrunners to sign him.

The Houston Rockets are frontrunners to sign big man Brandan Wright on the buyout market, league sources tell ESPN. Wright would add another lob target for James Harden and Chris Paul. https://t.co/ze7TpBCRyB